Forgotten Homes Salvaged, 'Deconstructed' Into Recycled Products
In less than two years, nearly 70 homes have been fixed up, with dozens of new long-term jobs created with the help of the Wayne County EDGE.
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In less than two years, nearly 70 homes have been fixed up, with dozens of new long-term jobs created with the help of the Wayne County EDGE.
Judge Gregory Bill dismissed the case because of insufficient evidence and ordered the tether to be removed as a condition of her bond.
Hampton, a retired Wayne County Sheriff's deputy, said that the move would emulate what has already been done in cities like Pontiac and Mount Clemens.
Instead of shooting toward the sky, the fireworks shot out horizontally about 10:30 p.m. Friday on the city's west side.
Wayne County Clerk staffers have determined Congressman John Conyers does not have enough valid signatures to have his name put on the August Primary ballot.
Wayne County could face the prospect of a state-appointed emergency manager.
Wayne County officials are offering a county-wide ticket amnesty program which will remain in effect through Friday, May 2, 2014.
It was the same old song for the Detroit area's residential real estate market in February, according to new numbers from the Farmington Hills-based real estate information company Realcomp II Ltd.: The number of sales is down, but prices are up.
The Wayne County medical examiner's office has released the names of three people who died when their car collided with a tractor-trailer on Detroit's west side.
In Wayne County, the Department of Public Services has issued a full-staff call-in, meaning all 95 salt trucks are out on the roads.
Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel is saying "not so fast" to a plan that would have Oakland and Macomb County buying into a regional water board.
The county's former Technology Chief Tahir Kazmi, 49, admitted to taking $70,000 worth of bribes in cash and trips around the world.
Online postings for job openings in southeast Michigan in 2013 grew more than 112 percent over 2012, according to data released this week by the Workforce Intelligence Network of Southeast Michigan.
Another Wayne County community may be next in line to get an emergency manager.
Counties are rapidly spending their road maintenance budgets and it could leave less for much-needed repairs in the summer.
A new grant is allowing some homeless to get off the street and into a new apartment.
Wayne County's departments of public service and technology Monday rolled out Compass, a smartphone and web app designed to make driving smarter and safer.
Online job postings in the nine-county metro Detroit area in the third quarter nearly doubled from the second quarter, according to a report released Monday by the Workforce Intelligence Network.
As overtime has been a chronic problem in the Wayne County jails this year, a new class of deputies will join the force.
A seven-panel, black wall bears the names of 401 fallen first responders, most of them from Detroit.
The U.S. Marshals Service is moving about 200 federal prisoners out of Wayne County's two downtown Detroit jails, which have poor building conditions.
One person will have the say as to whether there was criminal activity over the $91 million cost overrun of the Wayne County Jail.
Authorities say they've identified a body that was found in 1986 in Monroe County as that of a missing metro Detroit woman.
Senior citizens living in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties are invited to enjoy a day at the Detroit Zoo on Senior Day, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013.
Former Wayne County Chief of Staff for Robert Ficano to get an annual pension of $96,000 for just over 8 years of work.
Workers with Titan Plumbing in Howell, Michigan, were on an emergency call when they noticed what appeared to be an engagement ring. It turns out that the ring had been lost for more than a decade.
A Little League in Ypsilanti, Michigan, was struck with field vandalism and the danger of closing. Now, thanks to the community and a popular social media influencer, the league is thriving.
A former northern Michigan couple who pleaded no contest to abusing two of their adopted children has received prison sentences
Two adults face multiple charges as Ohio authorities continue to investigate a shooting that injured 12 at the Old West End Festival in Toledo.
The agreement, as read by senior U.S. officials, allows Iran to immediately begin exporting oil and petroleum products.
Thunderstorms could produce 1 to 2 inches of rainfall across Metro Detroit on Wednesday, with localized amounts approaching 3 inches.
Metro Detroit is considered to be at a slight risk for severe weather under the National Weather Service forecasts issued Wednesday morning.
Workers with Titan Plumbing in Howell, Michigan, were on an emergency call when they noticed what appeared to be an engagement ring. It turns out that the ring had been lost for more than a decade.
Two adults face multiple charges as Ohio authorities continue to investigate a shooting that injured 12 at the Old West End Festival in Toledo.
A Little League in Ypsilanti, Michigan, was struck with field vandalism and the danger of closing. Now, thanks to the community and a popular social media influencer, the league is thriving.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
The project, called "The Stories of Us," invites communities across the country to reflect on their past, present, and future.
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
The bills create a state voting rights act that prohibits state agencies or local governments from infringing on citizens' right to vote in Michigan.
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
Following claims of toxic mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, the Michigan Department of Corrections says testing did not show "evidence of systemic black or toxic mold conditions."
The victim may have had a medical emergency before the vehicle went underwater, Grand Blanc Township police said.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
A Little League in Ypsilanti, Michigan, was struck with field vandalism and the danger of closing. Now, thanks to the community and a popular social media influencer, the league is thriving.
What have only been renderings so far now jump off the page with the first 3D model of DCFC's future home.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Hilary is officially headed to Hockeytown.
Colt Keith hit three home runs and the Detroit Tigers took down the Houston Astros 9-3 on Monday night.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
Workers with Titan Plumbing in Howell, Michigan, were on an emergency call about a pipe the size of a manhole cover when they noticed what appeared to be an engagement ring. It turns out that the ring had been lost for more than a decade.
A few months ago, a Little League field in Ypsilanti, Michigan, was vandalized. To make matters worse, the struggling non-profit was in danger of closing due to financial constraints. Now, thanks to the community and a popular social media influencer, the league is thriving.
AAA expects that more than 2 million Michigan residents will travel at least 50 miles from home around the Independence Day holiday.
Detroit Metro Airport was the scene of an emergency drill on Wednesday, with the scenario intended to depict what could happen in the aftermath of a plane crash. DTW officials say that such a drill prepares teams for responding to an actual disaster.
Security crews at Detroit Metropolitan Airport will participate in an emergency drill Wednesday. It's a required step for the airport, but one that comes after two recent crashes at terminal buildings.